Massage motor mounting assembly

Abstract

A mount for locating a motor assembly within a coil spring assembly. The spring assembly has at least one coil with a helical portion which defines an inner circumference between first and second ends of the helix and a generally planar, circular portion that is attached at an end of the helix. The mount comprises an upper plate dimensioned to overlie the circular portion. The upper plate has a central aperture which opens into a dependent tubular housing. The tubular housing has an exterior circumference less than the inner circumference defined by the helical portion of the spring and an inner circumference dimensioned to receive the motor assembly therein.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A mount for locating a motor assembly within a coil spring having a helical portion which defines an inner circumference between first and second ends of the helix and a generally planar, circular portion, having a larger circumference than the inner circumference, that is attached at an end of the helix, the mount comprising: 
       an upper plate dimensioned to overlie the circular portion and having a central aperture which opens into a dependent tubular housing, the tubular housing having an exterior circumference less than the inner circumference defined by the helical portion of the spring and an inner circumference dimensioned to receive the motor assembly therein.  
     
     
       2. The mount of  claim 1  wherein the housing has tapered walls which are configured to support the motor assembly. 
     
     
       3. The mount of  claim 1  wherein the upper plate and the housing are manufactured from a rigid material. 
     
     
       4. The mount of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the housing is encased in a soft layer. 
     
     
       5. The mount of  claim 4  wherein the soft layer is formed of plastic. 
     
     
       6. The mount of  claim 4  wherein the soft layer is formed of rubber. 
     
     
       7. The mount of  claim 1  wherein the upper plate has at least one securing aperture extending therethrough and positioned in general alignment with the circular portion. 
     
     
       8. The mount of  claim 7  wherein a securing member is extended through the securing aperture to secure the mount to the coil spring. 
     
     
       9. The mount of  claim 7  further comprising a cap plate which is removably securable to the upper plate and configured to cover the central aperture and the securing aperture. 
     
     
       10. The mount of  claim 1  further comprising a cap plate which is removably securable to the upper plate.